Institutional Policy Analyst I

This position gathers, researches, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes institutional data, including student, faculty, and staff data, to support strategic planning, policy-making decisions, needs assessments, and alignment with organizational goals. The incumbent will collaborate with key stakeholders, collect and analyze data, and provide regular insights to executive leaders to inform their decision-making. This position will also serve as campus liaison and subject matter expert (SME) for institutional data reports and as primary contact for enrollment predictions, modeling, and ranking surveys. They will also serve as the responsible for responding to incoming data requests and will support the Data Governance advisory group and their efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for university data. Leads institutional and student data collection, research, and analysis using a variety of student information systems and institutional dashboards. Maintains a variety of data repositories, dashboards, websites and fact books; Prepares and submits both internal and mandatory external state and federal data reports, surveys, summaries, and insights; Maintains University compliance with division, state and federal policies, procedures, and regulations; Supports University planning, collaborations, and decision-making during accreditation, strategic planning, program review, or other processes that require data insights.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), annual fixed term renewable appointment reporting to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness. This position is for on-site work, but may be eligible for a hybrid work assignment from a Wisconsin-based location, with prior supervisor approval. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications with an anticipated salary between $58,000-$70,000, plus an excellent benefits package. UW Oshkosh provides a competitive benefits package for all benefit-eligible positions. Click here for more details.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Serve as campus liaison and primary contact for enrollment predictions and modeling, institutional reporting and compliance, external surveys, data modeling, and statistical analysis of data.
• Collect, analyze, and model institutional data according to established policies, procedures and regulations on a scheduled basis or ad-hoc, as applicable.
• Support enrollment management, academic affairs, and finance and administration data analytics needs for operational and compliance reporting.
• Prepare and disseminate data in response to incoming requests from University stakeholders following institutional policy and procedure for data governance.
• Develop and maintain an operational understanding of the Student Information System (SIS), Peoplesoft, Workday, HelioCampus Student Lifecycle Solution, or equivalent.
• Collect and analyze recruitment, enrollment and student demographics data from SIS, or equivalent system, for recruitment/enrollment forecasting and assessments.
• Use Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep to combine, clean and analyze from multiple sources to provide requested analyses.
• Understand and promote the use of HelioCampus Student Lifecycle data dashboards to help inform University stakeholders and leaders.

Research and Reporting:

• Prepare and disseminate statistical reports, summaries, guidebooks, rankings, surveys, and presentations to communicate data trends, insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Serve as campus liaison for Central Data Requisition (CDR) reports and submissions to the Multiple Applications and Admissions Database (MAAD) at Universities of Wisconsin and the National Postsecondary Student Aid Survey (NPSAS).
• Prepare and submit athletic, district, state and federal reports, and ranking surveys, as required by regulations and established deadlines.
• Conduct research and prepare data on institutional benchmarking, trends, and best practices in higher education.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop appropriate research objectives, methodologies and needs to support institutional decision-making.

Data Integrity and Compliance:

• Establish guidelines and procedures to ensure adequacy, quality, and reliability of data sources.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and reporting requirements for data integrity and accuracy.
• Provide support to campus Data Governance advisory committee.

Other:

• Collaboratively administer the Institutional Effectiveness data website.
• Monitor and collaborate with IE team on the Data Request service portal for incoming data requests from campus stakeholders and fulfill these requests.
• Strategize and prioritize surveys including internal, external and purchased surveys.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field (data analytics, statistics, data sciences, policy analysis, business management, or related).
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated employment experience in data analysis and assimilation, data modeling, or related; including but not limited to statistical analysis software, data visualization tools, experience preparing and interpreting complex data sets or formulating insights.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with various research and data analysis techniques and methodologies.

• Minimum of (3) three years progressively responsible experience in Institutional Research, data analysis and assimilation, data modeling, or similar.
• Experience with institutional decision-making, strategic planning, institutional accreditation, or resource planning.
• Experience preparing analytical reports for executive leadership.
• Experience building data flows and visualizations using Tableau Prep and Tableau Desktop.
• Evidence of exemplary customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Capacity and willingness for collaboration across departmental lines.
• Proven ability to organize and follow through on projects.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Cover Letter and Resume

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by (April 2, 2025) are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWO, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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